Preliminary Research Notes Name:Jessica Banks Poawui Discipline:Master of Distance Education Preliminary Research Question: (It is strongly advised that you choose a research question that you can use in another course in your discipline). What course development measures must be taken to support distance students’ learning? Keywords: (List all the key concepts from your research question; keywords expressed as nouns usually work best) Develop*, distance learning, course Synonyms, related terms: (List at least one synonym or related term for each of your keywords) Course development: course creation, preparing courses, course design Distance Learning: distance education, online training, computer based training, Support Students: help students, assist, facilitate Course: class*, courses, curriculum Databases:(Provide a list of at least three databases appropriate to your topic (hint: use the guides under Search by Subject to select databases) 1.Education Research Complete 2.Professional Development Collection 3.Teacher Reference Center Search statements: (List at least three search statements that can be used to find relevant materials on your topic—Begin with a search statement that includes all your key concepts connected by AND; then add or subtract keywords or related terms connected by AND and OR depending on whether you need to retrieve more or fewer articles) Test at least one search statement in one of your selected databases before you submit your assignment.If you don’t retrieve any relevant articles, revise your search statements and/or keywords. 1.Develop* and distance and (learn* or train*) and (class or course) 2.Course and Develop* and students and effective* and distance APA Citation: (one scholarly article cited in APA style that is relevant to your topic and may be used for your final project) Donald, C., Blake, A., Girault, I., Datt, A., & Ramsay, E. (2009, August). Approaches to learning design: past the head and the hands to the HEART of the matter. Distance Education, 30(2), 179-199. Retrieved September 26, 2009, doi:10.1080/01587910903023181
Chang, S., & Smith, R. (2008, Summer2008). Effectiveness of Personal Interaction in a Learner-Centered Paradigm Distance Education Class Based on Student Satisfaction. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(4), 407-426. Retrieved September 26, 2009, from Business Source Complete database. Subject Terms: (two subject or descriptor terms assigned to your article) 1.Course Development 2.Distance Learning
Name: Jessica Banks Poawui
Discipline: Master of Distance Education
Preliminary Research Question: (It is strongly advised that you choose a research question that you can use in another course in your discipline).
What course development measures must be taken to support distance students’ learning?
Keywords: (List all the key concepts from your research question; keywords expressed as nouns usually work best)
Develop*, distance learning, course
Synonyms, related terms: (List at least one synonym or related term for each of your keywords)
Course development: course creation, preparing courses, course design
Distance Learning: distance education, online training, computer based training,
Support Students: help students, assist, facilitate
Course: class*, courses, curriculum
Databases: (Provide a list of at least three databases appropriate to your topic (hint: use the guides under Search by Subject to select databases)
1. Education Research Complete
2. Professional Development Collection
3. Teacher Reference Center
Search statements: (List at least three search statements that can be used to find relevant materials on your topic—Begin with a search statement that includes all your key concepts connected by AND; then add or subtract keywords or related terms connected by AND and OR depending on whether you need to retrieve more or fewer articles) Test at least one search statement in one of your selected databases before you submit your assignment. If you don’t retrieve any relevant articles, revise your search statements and/or keywords.
1. Develop* and distance and (learn* or train*) and (class or course)
2. Course and Develop* and students and effective* and distance
APA Citation: (one scholarly article cited in APA style that is relevant to your topic and may be used for your final project)
Donald, C., Blake, A., Girault, I., Datt, A., & Ramsay, E. (2009, August). Approaches to learning design: past the head and the hands to the HEART of the matter. Distance Education, 30(2), 179-199. Retrieved September 26, 2009, doi:10.1080/01587910903023181
Chang, S., & Smith, R. (2008, Summer2008). Effectiveness of Personal Interaction in a Learner-Centered Paradigm Distance Education Class Based on Student Satisfaction. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(4), 407-426. Retrieved September 26, 2009, from Business Source Complete database.
Subject Terms: (two subject or descriptor terms assigned to your article)
1. Course Development
2. Distance Learning
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Research Articles that might be helpful...
Jenkins, J., Commonwealth Secretariat, L., & International Extension Coll., C. (1985). Course Development. A Manual for Editors of Distance-Teaching Materials. http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=ED267274&loginpage=login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Goodman, D. (1999). Validating Factors That Impact on the Success of Distance Learning Initiatives. http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=ED429595&loginpage=login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Misanchuck, M., & Dueber, B. (2001). Formation of Community in a Distance Education Program.
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